AWM Author Talk – 27th British Commonwealth Brigade in Korea – David Allison

When North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950, the newly formed 27th British Commonwealth Brigade was among the first United Nations reinforcements sent to the front.

Drawing on his new book, 27th British Commonwealth Brigade in Korea – The Fire Brigade, David Allison explores how soldiers from Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and India became a cohesive fighting force during nine months of demanding operations, culminating in the Brigade’s critical role in the defence of Kapyong in April 1951.

Meet the author

David Allison is a military historian, lawyer and serving officer in the Australian Army Reserve. He is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the author of Fight Your Way Out – The Siege of Sangshak and 27th British Commonwealth Brigade in Korea – The Fire Brigade.

His research explores the military history of Commonwealth forces in Asia from the Second World War to the present.

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